TECHNO II

ELEVATE are proud to present this truly envelope pushing single from the multinational Dream-team. 
Pig&Dan - Monika Kruse once again prove their studio synergy by delivering two new slices of cutting edge techno.
Kicking off with the trashy and euphoric “Into the light". This dancefloor smasher sounds reminiscent of the late 80’s and features a deep bass that blows sound systems balls off. Melodic elements creep up and rap you up in a lush smiley faced blanket.
Second up we hear a new side from the unique trio  “Don’t let the shadow” , featuring a Berhain-esk drive, this beast lets loose beginning to end and really shows off their darker side. 
Purity meets unidentified flying objects...

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Pig&Dan Meets Monika Kruse - Light Meets Dark EP

Pig&Dan & Monika Kruse - Don't Let The Shadows In

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Green Velvet @ Slam Tent (T IN THE PARK 2013)

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21st October - Vinyl
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For their next release, Hot Creations call upon talented Italian duo Paul C & Paolo Martini, whose combined career spans over forty years in the business. True to their personal style and doing what they do best they deliver three tracks bursting with groove and energy, aimed solidly at the dance floor. Title track ‘Get This!’ bounces along a prominent bassline, progressing with trippy vocals that swirl into an epic build up, erupting for maximum destruction on the dancefloor. Over on the B-side ‘Bull Revenge’ swings with a standout groove, while last track ‘Flying Lizard’ rolls along effortlessly with the vocals once again providing a special element.

As part of Bini & Martini, Paolo Martini was without doubt one of the most prolific house producers at the turn of the century, touring the globe and lending their remix talents to major dance labels like Defected, Strictly Rhythm, AM:PM, EMI, Universal, Sony and many of the worlds biggest pop acts such Jamiroquai, Kylie Minogue, Terence Trent D'Arby, Murk, Armand Van Helden and many many more. Paolo is now the driving force behind his own imprint, Paul's Boutique.

Paul C has honed his production skills since the mid '90's and his energetic brand of tech­house has seen him release on a host influential labels. Since 2009 the pair have worked tirelessly in the studio and not only seen their music supported by many of the industry's biggest names, but also seen their work feature on labels including Cecille Numbers,Terminal M, Materialism, Area Remote, AMA Recordings and of course Paul's Boutique.

HOTC039 Paul C & Paolo Martini - Get This!

HOTC039 Paul C & Paolo Martini - Bull Revenge

Cajmere & Sonny Fodera - CO2 Vapor (Noir Remix)*RELEASE DATE NOVEMBER 11, 2013*

Nicole Moudaber - Live @ In The MOOD - BPM Festival - 10-01-2014

After one year of the first installment, label boss Marco Bailey gathered once again some of the most talented producers and we are really happy to present you the second episode of eCreators & Machines various artists compilation featuring 10 fresh and yet very powerful techno gems which showcase the diversity and quality of MB Elektronics. Each one of the tracks is going to do some serious damage on every demanding dancefloor. In terms of variety of styles and pace, this is all about TECHNO.

Creators & Machines Vol. 2

Rafa Barrios - Glotherman (Original Mix)

july 2014

Pig&Dan
Destination Unknown
Out now on 2xCD and Digital Download

2xCD direct from the Bedrock store
http://bedrockmusic.bigcartel.com/product/pig-dan-destination-unknown-2xcd-pre-order-released-september-1st

Out now on Beatport
http://www.beatport.com/release/pig-and-dan-destination-unknown/1363670

Available on iTunes
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/destination-unknown/id910257030

Juno
http://www.junodownload.com/products/pig-dan-destination-unknown/2557706-02/


Away from the techno they’ve produced for labels including Cocoon and their own Elevate imprint, Pig&Dan have compiled an album honouring the musicians and singers they’ve met and who’ve inspired them throughout their career. The album entitled ‘Destination Unknown’ holds no boundaries, fusing together genres and styles far beyond electronic music’s own (increasingly broad) spectrum. 

Released on John Digweed’s Bedrock label, ‘Destination Unknown breaks out from Pig&Dan’s roots and pushes their personal envelope of influences to a wider audience who may not have been exposed to downtempo, funk and the (almost) anything goes philosophy of Balearic music.

One of the main instigators of this trip Malcolm ‘Molly’ Duncan, father of Dan and founder of the legendary soul group, The Average White band, was a massive part of encouraging the evolution of this project.

Other members of the musical family, California-born singer/lyricist, Glen Anthony Henry AKA ‘Ageel’, funk guitar guru, Tim Cansfield, cultural hip hop master, Jamie Reixach AKA “Giacomo” Legendary Reggae vocalist Paul De Swardt, Tech house legend & Soul Camp founder, Werner Niedermeier, Spanish jazz genius, Jaime Rosello aka Ruspei, Grammy winning soundtrack guitarist Joan Bibiloni 

After a chance meeting on a flight in 1999, Pig&Dan joined forces to combine their interest in music production. Thus began a truly prolific production schedule with 18 releases in the first year, establishing their reputation as producers of pulsating electronic music. In 2003, they launched their first label Submission and a sound that would attract Cocoon Recordings, After releasing ‘Oh Yeah’ they followed up 8 more releases on the seminal Frankfurt imprint, including their own artist album, ‘Imagine’. 
After this they continued to build their ever increasing profile by collaborating with some of the industries greats such as UNDERWORLD and Monika Kruse plus Remixing for Giants such as Deadmau5 and Paul Kalkbrenner to name a few.

Almost 11 years down the line and Pig&Dan have been blessing the decks of many of the biggest events and festivals worldwide. Recently the duo launched a new digital and vinyl imprint titled ELEVATE. The label’s title sums up their sound and devotion to dynamic music in just one word.

Bedrock Records have recently just celebrated their fifteenth anniversary and the label is going from strength to strength, releasing quality single releases and artist albums, plus the hugely successful ‘Live In’ compilation series from John Digweed. With releases crossing over many genres, Bedrock's consistency and John Digweed's prolific touring continues to attract a newer audience to the label. 

CD1

1. Pig&Dan - I Feel Love
2. Pig&Dan - Urban Armchair
3. Pig&Dan - Dub In It
4. Pig&Dan - Friday Freaks
5. Pig&Dan - Freefall feat Malcolm Duncan
6. Pig&Dan - China Doll
7. Pig&Dan - Unplugged feat Joan Bibiloni & Malcolm Duncan
8. Pig&Dan - Too Much Space
9. Pig&Dan - Charas
10. Pig&Dan - Silk feat Malcolm Duncan
11. Pig&Dan - Windchime feat Malcolm Duncan


CD2

1. Pig&Dan - We’re Cooking Hard Work feat Giacomo & Aqeel
2. Pig&Dan - OneTwoSeven feat Aqeel
3. Pig&Dan - Es la Vida
4. Pig&Dan - Magic Wake Up Call feat Werner Niedermeier
5. Pig&Dan - Tokyo Twilight
6. Pig&Dan - Rimshot Shuffle feat. Malcolm (Molly) Duncan
7. Pig&Dan - Positive Vibrations feat Paul de Swardt & Valentine de Moreda
8. Pig&Dan - Supersonic
9. Pig&Dan - Rasta Blasta
10. Pig&Dan - Destination Unknown


Pig&Dan - Destination Unknown Minimix Sampler Released September 1st

Saline is the third installment in a series of records from Ultramajic boss Jimmy Edgar. While the first part, Hot Inside, represented the element of fire, and its follow-up release, Mercurio, symbolized water, Saline is aligned with earth. It's no accident that the name refers specifically to the earthly compound salt, as desalination is an integral metaphysical process that helps to hone the third eye.

The EP rises from the ashes of Hot Inside and Mercurio with "Burn," a blazing acid-tinged banger that boats dry drums and a strangled wail. The reference to fire in the title suggests the evolution of Edgar's series of singles, while the name of the track "Decalcify" invokes a process closely related to desalination, as both play a role in making the body more attuned to supernatural experiences. Ultramajic's Chicago house influence enticed legendary footwork producer DJ Rashad, who's voice can be heard in the sampled squawk on metallic tune "Walk Show." The final track "Who's Watchin," features Jimmy's own vocal, coy bleep-bloop instrumentation and hissing hi-hats. Taken as a whole, Saline and the other releases in Jimmy's series of dance singles are designed to instigate the processes they allude to and aid in the path of spiritual development.

ULTRAMAJIC LVX012 // RELEASE DATE OCTOBER 13TH

JIMMY EDGAR "SALINE" E.P.

1) JIMMY EDGAR "BURN"
2) JIMMY EDGAR "DECALCIFY"
3) JIMMY EDGAR "WALK SHOW" FEATURING  DJ RASHAD
4) JIMMY EDGAR "WHO'S WATCHIN"

ARTWORK BY PILAR ZETA & JIMMY EDGAR

Saline

JIMMY EDGAR "BURN" [RADIO EDIT]

This is a Transitions special with Pig&Dan talking through their new album Destination Unknown 

Pig&Dan
Destination Unknown
Out now on 2xCD and Digital Download

2xCD direct from the Bedrock store
http://bedrockmusic.bigcartel.com/product/pig-dan-destination-unknown-2xcd-pre-order-released-september-1st

Out now on Beatport
http://www.beatport.com/release/pig-and-dan-destination-unknown/1363670

Available on iTunes
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/destination-unknown/id910257030

Juno
http://www.junodownload.com/products/pig-dan-destination-unknown/2557706-02/

Away from the techno they’ve produced for labels including Cocoon and their own Elevate imprint, Pig&Dan have compiled an album honouring the musicians and singers they’ve met and who’ve inspired them throughout their career. The album entitled ‘Destination Unknown’ holds no boundaries, fusing together genres and styles far beyond electronic music’s own (increasingly broad) spectrum.

Released on John Digweed’s Bedrock label, ‘Destination Unknown breaks out from Pig&Dan’s roots and pushes their personal envelope of influences to a wider audience who may not have been exposed to downtempo, funk and the (almost) anything goes philosophy of Balearic music.

One of the main instigators of this trip Malcolm ‘Molly’ Duncan, father of Dan and founder of the legendary soul group, The Average White band, was a massive part of encouraging the evolution of this project.

Other members of the musical family, California-born singer/lyricist, Glen Anthony Henry AKA ‘Ageel’, funk guitar guru, Tim Cansfield, cultural hip hop master, Jamie Reixach AKA “Giacomo” Legendary Reggae vocalist Paul De Swardt, Tech house legend & Soul Camp founder, Werner Niedermeier, Spanish jazz genius, Jaime Rosello aka Ruspei, Grammy winning soundtrack guitarist Joan Bibiloni

After a chance meeting on a flight in 1999, Pig&Dan joined forces to combine their interest in music production. Thus began a truly prolific production schedule with 18 releases in the first year, establishing their reputation as producers of pulsating electronic music. In 2003, they launched their first label Submission and a sound that would attract Cocoon Recordings, After releasing ‘Oh Yeah’ they followed up 8 more releases on the seminal Frankfurt imprint, including their own artist album, ‘Imagine’.
After this they continued to build their ever increasing profile by collaborating with some of the industries greats such as UNDERWORLD and Monika Kruse plus Remixing for Giants such as Deadmau5 and Paul Kalkbrenner to name a few.

Almost 11 years down the line and Pig&Dan have been blessing the decks of many of the biggest events and festivals worldwide. Recently the duo launched a new digital and vinyl imprint titled ELEVATE. The label’s title sums up their sound and devotion to dynamic music in just one word.

Bedrock Records have recently just celebrated their fifteenth anniversary and the label is going from strength to strength, releasing quality single releases and artist albums, plus the hugely successful ‘Live In’ compilation series from John Digweed. With releases crossing over many genres, Bedrock's consistency and John Digweed's prolific touring continues to attract a newer audience to the label.


CD1

1. Pig&Dan - I Feel Love
2. Pig&Dan - Urban Armchair
3. Pig&Dan - Dub In It
4. Pig&Dan - Friday Freaks
5. Pig&Dan - Freefall feat Malcolm Duncan
6. Pig&Dan - China Doll
7. Pig&Dan - Unplugged feat Joan Bibiloni & Malcolm Duncan
8. Pig&Dan - Too Much Space
9. Pig&Dan - Charas
10. Pig&Dan - Silk feat Malcolm Duncan
11. Pig&Dan - Windchime feat Malcolm Duncan


CD2

1. Pig&Dan - We’re Cooking Hard Work feat Giacomo & Aqeel
2. Pig&Dan - OneTwoSeven feat Aqeel
3. Pig&Dan - Es la Vida
4. Pig&Dan - Magic Wake Up Call feat Werner Niedermeier
5. Pig&Dan - Tokyo Twilight
6. Pig&Dan - Rimshot Shuffle feat. Malcolm (Molly) Duncan
7. Pig&Dan - Positive Vibrations feat Paul de Swardt & Valentine de Moreda
8. Pig&Dan - Supersonic
9. Pig&Dan - Rasta Blasta
10. Pig&Dan - Destination Unknown


Transitions Pig&Dan Destination Unknown Album Talk Through Special

Len Faki - BX3 (Techno)

Flashback - Submission Sessions mix from 2004

Submission Sessions Remastered (Oldschool mix from 2004)

@desluwevos (Dutch for 'The Sly Fox', a name derived from Aesop's fable of the Fox and the Crow) is the newest addition to the Dutch house and techno scene. His productions are supported by artists such as DJ Sneak, Joy Orbison, Boddika and Bicep. Moreover, De Sluwe Vos has a packed tour schedule and travels many miles for all his national and international gigs.

De Sluwe Vos - Exclusive Mix for Time Warp NL

Enjoy our live record from the Ultra Festival in Tokyo incl. our upcoming remix for Deadmau5.

Live Record @ Ultra Japan, September 2014

Monika Kruse - Exclusive Podcast for Awakenings, Amsterdam Dance Event 2014

We've had such a blast at Time Warp... hope you enjoy our set! Here's the full uncut version without any voiceovers ;) Thanks to the fantastic Time Warp team!

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Karotte B2B Monika Kruse @ Time Warp NL, Jaarbeurs, Utrecht, Dec 6 2014 - UNCUT SET

GTMK  -  " Mosquito " - Intacto rec

First part of three of Monika Kruse s first solo album incl. Marek Hemmann Remix  

Changes Of Perception (Original)

Monika Kruses 2nd Ep Release From Her Upcoming First Solo Album " Changes Of Perception "

Ruoto

Morgana feat  Toto La Momposina Original Mix

Monika Kruse - Fine Audio Recordings DJ Mix Series Vol. 1

01 - D.E.O. - Electro Tech
02 - Jit - The Anthem
03 - Terrace - 7Th City Recycled
04 - Fix - Flash
05 - Esser'ay - Forces
06 - Dj Rush - Work Your Body
07 - Blunted Boy Wonder - Metropolis
08 - Ben Long - Track A2
09 - Thomas Krome - Fried
10 - Man Train - Tribal
11 - Phylyps - Base
12 - Outline And Surgeon - Track A2
13 - Jeff Mills - The Bells
14 - Marco Carola - Acid Tension
15 - Hmc - 6 Am
16 - Richie Hawtin - Radiation
17 - Electric Soul - Digital

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Fine Audio Recordings DJ Mix Series Vol. 1

A lot has changed after our two Italian friends Paolo Martini & Paul C released their last Terminal M EP in October 2013. Their career exploded with fantastic tracks on 8bit and Moon Harbour and just received another upgrade on Saved Records where a new Riva Starr Edit from their Terminal M classic 'Take Some Time' was released. So it's good to have the boys back on the mothership with a great fourtracker.

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Hi Resolution

Paul C & Paolo Martini - Hi Resolution

Upsidown

Paul C & Paolo Martini - Upsidown

Out on beatport: http://btprt.dj/1HJt9UK

Out on vinyl: http://bit.ly/11ZFwtK

listen to the whole ep: http://bit.ly/1voQtFT

Monika Kruse Meets Pig&Dan - Colours (Terminal M)

It's that blessed time of year when the chill in the air starts to become a little less evident and, from next week at least, it'll actually light when you leave the office after the daily grind. Yep, the hold of winter is easing off and thankfully that means that the season of extended bank holiday weekends will soon be upon us. The first is just a matter of weeks away and we have an extra special blow out planned with Carl Cox and Jon Rundell’s impeccable (and pretty much institutional) techno platform, Intec, set to take over both Rooms One and Two this Easter Thursday. 

Even though the allocation of advance tickets have sold out, please be assured that there will be plenty of tickets available to purchases on the door on the night - we only sell 50% of our capacity in advance.

And to entice you to out to Farringdon to start you Easter celebrations we’re running a series of promo mixes from Intec artists to build internet anticipation. First up was Marco Bailey (which you can also check out on our channel here) showing us his beat driven sound and today we're ready to present a four four work out from Monika Kruse who brings her own element of funk into the mix, expertly crafting the energy levels into an engaging 75 minute mix, drawing on her 25 rich years of experience working the dance floor.


Monika Kruse - fabric x Intec Mix

Monika Kruse's star is shining brighter than ever.

http://www.mixmag.net/music/in-session/in-session-monika-kruse

In Session: Monika Kruse

Pig&Dan & Monika Kruse - Come Into The Light

Out on beatport: http://btprt.dj/1pc7QHN
Out on vinyl: http://bit.ly/11ZFwtK
listen to the whole ep: http://bit.ly/29kr9qt

A revered techno icon with 25 years DJing experience under her belt, Monika Kruse holds a special place in the hearts and minds of electronic music lovers worldwide. On the back of last year’s stunning collaborative EP ‘Colours’, she rejoins Pig&Dan to craft a dynamic trio of tracks that have been igniting her sets in recent months.

“When I first met Pig and Dan a long time ago, we just clicked from the first moment. It felt like I’d found my brothers! It’s been a really happy experience working with them over the last two years. We wanted to show our variety with this EP; ‘Sensation’ is a funky uplifting track and already got a lot of feedback when I played it at the Mixmag Lab, ‘Oblivion’ shows our love of a heavy bassline and ‘Boogie Man’ is for the trippy techno moments.” – Monika Kruse

Pig&Dan’s return to Terminal M continues a busy 2016 for the pair, who released their fourth album ‘Modular Baptism’ earlier this year.


Monika Kruse Meets Pig&Dan - Boogie Man (Terminal M)

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Alien Rain - Alienated 2b (Original Mix)

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Late Night Woodward (Original Mix)

Clubbing was in its infancy when Berlin-born Monika Kruse began her first residency at the Babalu bar in Munich, where she grew up. Classically trained in piano from the age of four, Monika has always had a love of music and her early sets spanned hip hop, funk, soul and early deep and vocal house. This new breed of electronic music seized Monika’s soul and imagination. Dance music was in its infancy and since there were few clubs where you could play techno she threw her own parties in illegal venues ranging from World War II bunkers to trams to empty houses. Fortunately the police were a little behind the musical curve… “I had some funny experiences,” she recalls, “But nice ones! They stopped us once in a tram because they thought the smoke machine was a fire!” On another occasion, they came and asked her to turn down the bass so the house they were playing in wouldn’t crumble. “Luckily, they didn’t have a clue about techno!” 
	
Monika Kruse's star is shining brighter than ever with a global fan-base hungry for her irresistible beats. In 2014 her club appearances included Space Ibiza with Carl Cox, Amnesia Ibiza with Marco Carola, We Love... at Space Ibiza, Sankeys Ibiza, Egg London and regular sets for her residency at Berghain Berlin.

She dazzled the festivals, too, playing events such as Time Warp, Melt Festival, 18 Hour Festival, Eastern Electrics UK, Ultra Music Festival in Miami and South America, Sonus Croatia, Awakenings ADE, and SEMF Stuttgart. She also hosted a stage at Amsterdam's Edit Festival, showcasing some of her favourite artists such as Pig & Dan, Nick Curly and Miss Kittin.
Classically trained in piano, Monika's love of music is broad and deep. She grew up buying records, accumulating a music collection that grew to span funk, soul, hip hop, and house music. When the revolutionary rhythms coming out of Chicago and Detroit captured her imagination it led her to throw parties in illegal venues including World War II bunkers, trams and empty houses.

Electronic music culture has evolved rapidly since those early days but Monika's talent and passion is constant. “My ethos is ‘sweat with a smile,’” she says. “I give love to my audience and they give it back. LOVE – it’s the best thing in the world. My aim is to help people forget whatever is going on in their life and have a little holiday – just get lost in my music.”
Monika is also an active producer. Her Terminal M label celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2015 and she chalked up hits this year with Pig & Dan collaboration 'Soulstice', a Beatport Top 10 techno anthem. The fantastic remix package of 'Summer Drops' was also a Beatport chart favourite, featuring Monika's track reworked by Nicole Moudaber, Uner, and Mendo. With just two releases Monika was one of Beatport's Top 100 techno artists for 2014. Look out for the special re-release of the album Monika Kruse @ Voodooamt 'Passengers' in celebration of Terminal M's 15th birthday.

Monika’s passion for spreading the love extends beyond the dancefloor, too. In 2000 she founded a charity called No Historical Backspin to fight racism and homophobia. “It’s sad and ridiculous that people still get beat up, or in some countries even killed, for being gay. Or get treated badly because of their skin colour, or gender, or because they’re a refugee” she says. “But it happens. Sharing and caring is the only way to make the world a safe place for everyone. It is important for DJs to show they respect everyone.” She is currently organising a No Historical Backspin party at Berghain. Funds raised will go to Amadeu Antonio Stiftung, which supports victims of hate-crimes and campaigns against right-wing extremism.
Her charity work, like her DJing and production, is an expression of Monika’s faith in the transforming power of music. “It was my first love,” she says. “Music was my best friend. It never let me down. In good times music was there and in bad times music was there.”

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